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Spark!

Places of Innovation Exhibit
2024-08-17 00:00:00 2024-08-17 23:59:00 America/Denver Spark! Rapid City Public Library Downtown -

Saturday, August 17
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-08-17 00:00:00 2024-08-17 23:59:00 America/Denver Spark! The Smithsonian's 'SPARK! Places of Innovation' exhibit will be on display on the main floor of the library from July 6 - August 17! Rapid City Public Library Downtown -

The Smithsonian's 'SPARK! Places of Innovation' exhibit will be on display on the main floor of the library from July 6 - August 17!

This exhibit highlights America's inventive spirit through stories of local ingenuity and transformative ideas. Discover interactive displays and events celebrating how innovation shapes our communities and society.

AGE GROUP: | All | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Educational | Community Wide |

TAGS: | spark | smithsonian | exhibit |

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Tue, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
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